Origins of the Laing surname
About the Laings
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Interesting facts about Laing
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Laing surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
What are the most common Laing first names?
James
John
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Laings
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Laings in 1921
Dressmaker
283
Domestic Servant
191
Housekeeper
162
Annuitant
150
F S
122
Common male occupations for Laings in 1921
Coal Miner
341
Farmer
268
Farm Servant
241
Mason
188
Tailor
169
